These humble 100 -110 cc motorcycles are reliable and efficient. But which one is the quickest? Only one bike can lay claim to the commuter crown. Any guesses?
There is no denying that India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. From 100cc commuter to 2,500 cc Cruisers, we have everything in this country. But, the segment that keeps India rolling is commuters. They are affordable, easy to maintain, and are fuel-efficient.
You cannot miss Hero Motocorp’s name when we are discussing commuters. In this drag race video by Youtuber UP65 RACERS, you can watch the three most unusual contenders fighting to win the title of fastest commuter.
Watch as the BS6 complaint Hero Splendor plus takes on the Bajaj Platina and the Passion Pro in an exciting drag race.
Which bike do you think will win this drag race between these popular commuters.
The Contenders
The Hero Passion Pro has the biggest displacement amongst its rivals while the Splendor Plus has the smallest engine
The Hero Splendor Plus is one of the major pillars of success for Hero motocorp, and people love the motorcycle for its sturdy build quality and impressive fuel efficiency figures. The Splendor BS6 uses a 97.2 cc, Air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 8.02 PS of peak power at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 6000 rpm. The engine is paired to a four-speed gearbox.
The second contender in this drag race, the Hero Passion Pro, uses a slightly bigger BS6 compliant 113cc, Air-cooled, four-stroke, fuel injected engine that produces about 9.15 PS of peak power at 7500 rpm and 9.89 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a four-speed transmission.
The last contender in this drag race, the Bajaj Platina, uses a BS6 compliant 102 cc, 4-Stroke, DTS-i, Single-Cylinder engine that produces around 7.9 PS of peak power at 7,500 rpm and 8.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine is paired to a four-speed gearbox.
Let the drag race begin!
Round 1
The Hero Splendor Plus, Bajaj Platina, and the Passion pro takes part in a drag race to win the crown of the fastest commuter
The riders set off on the mark of three horns. The Splendor Plus immediately takes the lead proving that it offers better initial acceleration than its rivals. Mid-race, the Hero Passion Pro overtakes the Splendor to secure the first position. The Passion pro won the drag race while the Platina secured the second position. The Splendor Plus was the last bike to cross the finish line.
Round 2
While the Platina represents Bajaj in this segment
The riders swapped their bikes before the race to keep things fair. The riders decided to conduct a rolling start race to give Splendor Plus a fair chance against its more powerful rivals. The Splendor Plus was the first bike to start, followed by the Platina, while the Passion pro. The Hero Passion Pro overtakes the Platina mid-race. It even beats the Splendor Plus and wins the drag race.
Conclusion
Surprisingly! the Hero Splendor takes the lead at the start of round one followed by the Platina and the Passion pro
The Hero Motocorp Passion Pro was the winner of the drag race.
The Hero Splendor Plus offers better initial acceleration than its rivals. The Platina, on the other hand, offers a strong mid-range. The Hero Passion pro might have a weak bottom end but excels in top-end performance.
All the three riders start off on the mark of three horns
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
Check out the video below to watch this epic drag race:
Keyword: BS6 Commuter Showdown : Hero Splendor Plus vs Bajaj Platina 110 vs Hero Passion Pro